Saturday, November 29, 2014

2ND ALL INDIA PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

2ND ALL INDIA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL INDOOR TOURNAMENT

At Andheri Sports Complex, J.P. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 058 on December 13/14, 2014 - 8:00 am-8:00pm.   10 State Teams participating, play in accordance with IFP Rules

...If you will be in Mumbai during this tournament time you are very welcome to enter...

Over the last 7 years AIPA has conducted 1000+ promotional events across India. With a mission to make India fit. AIPA has been awarded income tax benefits under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. AIPA is active in guiding and coordination for about 200 tournaments at district and state levels. After tremendous efforts and persistence,

Pickleball is now recognized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra.

The successful First national tournament was held in December 2013 at Mumbai.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

USAPA National VI 2015 Winners

USAPA Nationals VI, Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ 11/02/14 - 11/09/14 attracted nearly 700 of the top pickleball players in the world to compete for medals in the age-group categories and awards and prize money in open competition. Congratulations to all the top players!  Top Canadian players Luba Zhekhovskaya (Surrey, BC) won 3 Gold and a Silver medals and Brenda Jmaeff (Kelowna, BC) won a Bronze medal. Top USA players Jennifer Lucore (San Diego, CA) won 4 Gold medals and Christine Barksdale (Vancouver, WA) won 2 Gold, 2 Silver and a Bronze medals.    

Saturday, November 1, 2014

PICKLEBALL KELOWNA RAISED $1180.00 FOR FOOD BANK

PICKLEBALL KELOWNA RAISED $1180.00 PLUS A VAN-LOAD OF FOOD IN THE INITIAL "DINKIN’ FOR DOLLARS" TOURNAMENT - HELD SEPTEMBER 20/21, 2014.
Pool Winners Recreational Competitive
Championship Contender Orv Black Ray Gagnon
Championship Pretender Helga Hepditch Bryan Jackson
Bridesmaid Paul Levens Dan Jmaeff
Miss Congeniality Pierre Belcourt Fred Shura
Close But No Cigar Sue Andres Louis Lalonde
Within Reach Val Belcourt Roberta Meakin
Maybe Next Year Maggie McGowan Peter Newton
Maybe In A Couple Years Toni Hay Anne Touw
Also-ran - --------- Doris Albert

A total of 72 combatants took part under sunny skies at Parkinson Recreation Centre.

Thank you for what you all did for us at the Kelowna Community Food Bank. Kindest Regards, Tammy Jackson, Revenue Development | Special Events

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Pacific Pickleball Palooza Nov 22-23, 2014

Pacific Pickleball Palooza by Fraser Valley Pickleball  Pacific Academy, Surrey, BC  Sat 11/22/14 thru Sun 11/23/14 Men's,Women’s and Mixed Doubles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ Registration Fee: $30. Pickleball Canada members will receive a $5 discount off the registration fee.  Each event:$10 (a maximum of two events). Current IFP rules apply. PCO Sanctioned (Tier 3)  http://www.pickleballtournaments.com

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Canadian Winners at the 2014 Tournament of Champions, Ogden, Utah

Congratulations to Luba Zhekhovskaya from Surrey, B.C. for winning Open Women's Doubles Silver medal and cash prize $1,500 with Che Cui at the 2014 Tournament of Champions, Ogden, Utah.  This Pickleball Tournament has the highest prize money ever in pickleball history showcasing the best 5.0 pickleball players in N. America. 

Congratulations  to Cookie Drake from Cold Lake, Alberta for winning Open Women's Doubles Bronze medal and cash prize $750.  Congratulations also to Jennifer Lucore from California for winning two Gold medals and cash prizes of $6,000. This tournament's total prize money is $46,000, even have cash prizes for 4th, 5th and 6th places winners.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Videos of 2014 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship Open Women's Doubles Finals

2014 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship videos posted on Youtube, Open Women Doubles final matches:  Luba Zhekhovskaya/Christine Barksdale vs Jennifer Lucore/Darcie Jacobsen. .Below are two links to view these videos: